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Environment Ministry Clears Stage I Nod for Coastal Road Phase II

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has granted Stage-1 (in-principle) approval for the diversion of mangrove forest land for the second phase of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project. This clearance marks a significant step forward for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), which is now preparing to approach the High Court for further approvals necessary to begin construction. The second phase of the project will span from Versova to Bhayandar.The project is expected to permanently impact approximately 8.24 hectare of mangrove forest land, with around 9,000 ..

BMC to Receive 19.43 Hectares of Forest Land

The construction of twin tunnels beneath Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Borivali, part of Phase III of the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) Project, is set to progress following final approval from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). The approval allows the transfer of 19.43 hectares of forest land to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), enabling work on the 4.7 km long and 45.70 m wide twin tunnels. In response, BMC has initiated the compliance and clearance process as per the stipulated guidelines.The 12.20 km-long GMLR project, divided into f..

NLCIL to Set Up 450 MW Wind-solar Hybrid Power Project

NLC India (NLCIL) is expected to commence power supply from its newly awarded hybrid project within 24 months of signing the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The project is set to operate for a contractual period of 25 years. NLCIL also has the flexibility to establish a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for the project’s implementation.The Letter of Award (LoA) aligns with the central government’s clean energy targets and supports NLCIL’s broader objective of achieving 10 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.The 450 MW hybrid project awarded by NTPC represents a major development in NLCIL..